Hardin County Ag Society Met Wednesday

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, June 6, 2018, for their regular board meeting.

Nineteen directors and seven guests were present.

Craig Stump, President, called the meeting to order.

Mark Light, OSU 4-H Extension Agent, stated most Jr. Fair Livestock should be in possession by now – the deadline was June 1st. He also noted the Sheep Weigh in is scheduled for this Saturday, June 9th from 8-11am.

Corey Ledley discussed the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting that was held on May 30th. The board approved the executive committee minutes that dealt with the cleaning of the restrooms in the community building, giving a rental discount to a family reunion group who made accommodations to moving their rental date, and installing a permanent fence behind the west camping area. Kolt Buchenroth’s contract was renewed for another year. Kelly Buchenroth abstained from the vote.

Kelly Buchenroth, representing the ground’s committee, stated the natural gas contract is being reviewed. It was announced that the grant through Keep Hardin County Beautiful for paint from Sherwin Williams was received. Board members will be painting the machinery building on a work day to be scheduled. Gary Casteel asked for approved to do a few electrical projects, which were granted by the board.

Craig Stump, representing the Camping Committee, stated Judi Cronley was able to offer 12 new camping spots to fair campers this year. Craig will be calling 3 campers who haven’t paid for their spots and if not paid by June 8th, their spot will be given to someone on the waiting list.

A social media report was reported by Brad Murphy. Tickets for the Saturday night concert with Dylan Scott and opener “Brown and Gray” are on sale. All tickets, including reserved seats, can be purchased by going to the fair’s website www.hardincountyfair.org or by coming in to the office on Wednesday or Friday’s between 9am-4pm. Posters for the concert will be distributed soon.

Livestock judges are still needed for the Dairy Dept. and Beef Dept. Kelly Buchenroth discussed a dairy beef feeder weigh in issue. A new rule will go into effect next year dealing with a maximum weight being needed for dairy beef feeders at weigh in.

Janie Seiler, chairperson of the rides/concession’s dept., stated contracts for vendors and concessions are due next Friday, June 15th.

Sherri Beale, representing the Jr. Fair Board, stated their next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 25th at 7pm. She asked for livestock dept. chairperson’s to be present at the meeting, to discuss with the kids what their duties will be like during the fair.

Brad Murphy, representing the advertising/sponsorship committee, discussed a contract between WKTN and the Fair. Howard Lyle discussed the July 4th meeting minutes from May 14th.